The discovery occurred during a search coordinated by the state Attorney General’s Office, in collaboration with federal and municipal agencies.
According to a statement from the Guanajuato Attorney General’s Office, the victims, many of whom were in vulnerable circumstances, are originally from Guerrero, Oaxaca, Chiapas, and Veracruz. After their release, the institutions provided them with medical, psychological, and comprehensive support through the state and municipal DIF System, Civil Protection, the Red Cross, Firefighters, and the Guanajuato State Human Rights Ombudsman’s Office (PDHEG).
During the operation, one person was arrested for drug possession, leading to the opening of a new independent investigation. The Attorney General’s Office stated that the action is part of a comprehensive strategy to combat crimes that violate human dignity.
Although the investigation is ongoing, authorities pledged to keep the public informed about the progress of the case.
Officers from the State Attorney General’s Office, the National Guard, the State Public Security Forces, and the Municipal Police participated in the operation. Authorities reiterated their commitment to continue working in an inter-institutional manner to guarantee access to justice and protect people at risk.
Human Trafficking in Mexico
Between January and May 2025, at least 306 victims of human trafficking were registered in Mexico, according to figures from the Executive Secretariat of the National Public Security System (Sesnsp). In 2024, the country closed with 788 cases, seven of which occurred in Guanajuato.
Trafficking for the purpose of exploitation primarily affects women, girls, boys, and adolescents. According to the Network for Children’s Rights in Mexico (Redim), between January 2015 and April 2025, 74.8% of the victims were women, while 35.6% were under 18 years of age.
Source: elecolombiano
